New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-02

recognition took -paco tho other day. Philadelphia
woman coming here for the met . friend just
before leaving home who sad II you 20 to Washing
ton you must call on my friend. Mrs Blank" naming
the wife OF prominent official here. She 10 al old
friend Of mine, and you will find her charming If
you know her, stay will be SO much more pleas
ant Just tell her you know ME, and I'm sure sue
will be delighted to see you. Now don't fail 10 call on
her day, you know"
The Phsdelphan came on to the Capital, and after
time decided to call on Mrs. Blank Who everybody
declared as the social leader In official society Wren
she FOUND however. that Mrs. Blank had crowds oi
some miseivinss as to being OF any account in Mrs.
Blanks ing circle. But she had romised 10 call and
difficulty she eibowcd way the presence OF Mrs
Blank who Was presiding at tue tea table. and almost
hidden by little hummng, laxative Hroup Selling
upon the first ause The Phadc!r stered Tor gard
ana her hand saying How 40 go% no. MIS-
you Why. haven't seen you FOR O long tmr,' broke
III Mrs Blank giving the visitors hand welcome pres
sure. whils her facs boamed smiling emphasis 10 the
Tho visitor was so taken aback oy tni, unexpected
recognition frOI the hostess whom she hai never ret
eyes baf0re and who had hsr that she was
What response sic made and only remembers that -he
got through 1t sUnphOw Will out revealing her amused
embarrassment and utter establishment. Tho Incident
Illustrate, the extreme to which excessive tact aud cu IL
walton Of memory are carried BY society women, amol
,ous To be Leaders and determined u leave no stone
untrrneti that will aid to their social popularity.
Tho annual ball at the British Legation takes place
next Wednesday night the invitations naming tile hour
OF half past 0 o'clock. Miss Amaa West who Will
formally enter society ths OCCASION 10 the third and
youngest daughter Of the British Minister Though not
possessing tho beauty Of her eldest sister, the charming
young hostess at the Legation tho debuan Il already
regarded the " clever woman" OF the family. The
three daughters Of the British Minlster are likely 10
attract attention this season. as they are sure to DO
good deal In official society. Two years ago the second
daughter Miss F"ra Wes.. came out" at the aonuai
Legation ball She Is calender young alrl. shy ana
reticrnt, ana not overload OF gayrty Miss victoria
West WHO has for i've Deen at the mead OF her
fathers house, Is by ali odds the most beautiful woman
In the Diplomatic Corgs Sto brunette, Win loyrly
eyes OF violet snude Her figure slight and graceful
her has synpa bette char III felt ny All VINO
know hei. Misc West cpme hero almost o school girl
Tho position hostess at the Legation for Minister'S
wife Ouid not Or dithcul: one To Nil. But Tor
daughter and Young. BEAUTIFUL girl, must co oIten
trying Miss West not only attractive hostess Dut
ono who herself with dignity and rare dserr-
ton at all times Though hrst at the Legation sue dors
not axe the place OF Minsteps vito when guest at
Official eni tanmeuts elsewhere she Is ambitions for
her fAthp deeply Dterv st- In all That Interests hn
than a sstrrly over her two sisters
lame dc stIuve the wife OF the Russian Minister,
hersAlf brilliant clever woman, declared Miss ost 10
Us all exceedingly OLE girl.